Variety fit — Georgia
Can I grow Comice pear in Georgia?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Some winters reach the 600+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
Based on Georgia’s main growing area (31794): zone 9a, ~549 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Comice chill requirement | 600 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Comice hardiness | USDA zones 5–9 |
| Georgia average chill (31794) | 549 hours (312–686 across 10 winters) |
| Georgia zone (31794) | USDA zone 9a |
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Save your first tree freeQuestions
- Can I grow Comice pear in Georgia?
- Possibly — Some winters reach the 600+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
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Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Comice pear — variety specifications — accessed July 2026